Functioning Cockpit Canopies for the Buck Rogers Thunder Fighter - Page 2

**John Marshall** · #11 10-03-2013, 06:49 PM

the cockpit on the thunder fighter does not open like that up and down it opens by sliding to the front to back

**Rhaven Blaack** · #12 10-03-2013, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by John Marshall

the cockpit on the thunder fighter does not open like that up and down it opens by sliding to the front to back

I know that the cockpit of the Thunder Fighter opens by sliding front to back.
This tutorial was more for showing different techniques on how to make a functioning cockpit canopy. I was more using the Thunder Fighter as a base model.
Although, if you had noticed, I did mention that the hinge for the two (single) seat canopy that I mad with a hinge is not canon. Not only that, but I did make a sliding canopy as well.
I also tackled the QUAD canopy as well (and those are hinged).

If you have another technique for making the canopy slide, I would REALLY see it.
I am always looking for new ideas and ways to improve my skills and builds.

**eagleclaw4935** · #13 10-04-2013, 07:20 AM

The sliding canopy was more in line with the TV show.Thats the way I will go with this.Fantastic work.Thank you so much.

**Rhaven Blaack** · #14 10-04-2013, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by eagleclaw4935

The sliding canopy was more in line with the TV show.Thats the way I will go with this.Fantastic work.Thank you so much.

GREAT!!! I look forward to seeing your build!!!
I wish you the best of luck with it!!!

**ole dog** · #15 10-04-2013, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by John Marshall

the cockpit on the thunder fighter does not open like that up and down it opens by sliding to the front to back

Hey Rhaven Blaack, great innovative work and the phone camera pictures are amazing. John, surly some renegade space raider got his hands on an old thunder fighter and modified the damaged sliding canopy to a hinged version don't you think. After all variety is the spice of life.

**HMCS** · #16 10-04-2013, 09:11 AM

Awesome,.. Where are the buck Rogers files located again?

**Rubenandres77** · #17 10-04-2013, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by HMCS

Awesome,.. Where are the buck Rogers files located again?

I think it is from here: Buck Rogers Thunderfighter - Modellbaubogen

And Rhaaven's functioning cockpit is a nice addition to it. It's a nice take on the problem of having the cockpit open. In paper modelling we all know making movable parts is not easy, and results can vary from good to disastrous. His contribution is much more constructive to the hobby than just complaining about what system the hatch used to open.

**HMCS** · #18 10-04-2013, 10:43 AM

Awesome! Thanks! And yes I agree,.. I was trying to figure out a way to say what you said,.. Well put!

**sgoti** · #19 10-04-2013, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mldixon

Really nice work. This is the kind of detail that makes this such a interesting Hobby, keep thinking outside the box.

Hmm...

Thinking outside the box, then using the box for parts!

Nice job, sir! Are you going to try a sliding canopy for the UHU0s Mk II Viper?

**Rhaven Blaack** · #20 10-04-2013, 01:26 PM

Thank you all for the compliments and the kind words of encouragement!

For those of you who are interested in another sliding canopy technique that I came up with, you can check out this thread: Detailed Thunder Fighter Project
Start with post number 43 to see how I made it.

Just to let everyone know, I have also redesigned the cockpit interior (that is a bit more canon). Revell-Fan is going to clean-up and revise the kit. Once it is released (on PaperAviation - Faszination Kartonmodellbau), Everyone will be able to make a more canon model.